Generations of Texas history, commerce, and entrepreneurship encapsulate Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, which tells the stories of the many families, both enslaved and not, who worked to build Texas. Over its 134-year history, the site hosted sugarcane production, cattle ranching, and oil drilling as it transitioned through the ownership of the Varners, the Pattons, and the Hoggs.
Learn more about Varner-Hogg
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Admission provides access to both Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
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Plan Your Visit
Visitors have several options when visiting the historic Varner-Hogg Plantation.
Varner-Hogg Plantation History
In 1824, Virginia native Martin Varner became one of 297 grantees who received a league of land from Stephen F. Austin and established his homestead in present-day Brazoria County.
Rental Cottage
Guests can enjoy the tranquil scenery of Varner Creek while relaxing in the cottage’s front porch rocking chairs.
Events at Varner-Hogg Plantation
All Ages Scavenger Hunt
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Learn about the site's history on your quest to complete your scavenger hunt. Completed scavenger hunts are entered for a chance to win a prize!
Greenhouse Learning Days
Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Learn about the history of Varner-Hogg Plantation through the cultivation of gardens through the 19th and 20th century.
Greenhouse Learning Days
Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Learn about the history of Varner-Hogg Plantation through the cultivation of gardens through the 19th and 20th century.
Varner-Hogg Plantation in the Blog
Artifact Spotlight: Ginger Beer Bottles
Learn about the history of ginger beer and artifacts that were recovered from the Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations.
Plantations' Past
Since Texas’ colonization, people of African descent have been contributing to the state and its history. With their arrival in Texas as early as 1528, African Americans—whether enslaved or free—were instrumental in settling Spanish Texas.
Juneteenth: Freedom Comes to Texas
On June 19, 1865, Union troops in Texas began to enforce the end of slavery following the Civil War. Approximately 250,000 enslaved Black Texans had new legal status. In this program, historians discuss the impact of emancipation for these newly free Texans.
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